MX23RW : Monday, December 23 14:06:46| >> :60:919:919:

Sunday's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup: Ruben Neves, Ibrahima Konate, Fabio Silva

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Liverpool on Sunday, December 6.

The summer transfer window has now closed and attention will begin to turn to January for Premier League champions Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp's side brought in Thiago Alcantara, Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas during the summer, making for one of their busier transfer windows in the last couple of years.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Anfield.

Sunday morning's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup:


Liverpool considering moves for Wolves duo Ruben Neves, Fabio Silva?

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves pictured on July 8, 2020© Reuters

Wolverhampton Wanderers pair Ruben Neves and Fabio Silva have reportedly emerged as potential transfer targets for Liverpool.

With several injuries occurring in defence, Jurgen Klopp will prioritise a move for a new centre-back if he enters the January transfer market.

However, according to the Daily Star, the Merseyside giants are also contemplating doing business with Wolves for the second time in a year.

After Diogo Jota left Molineux for Anfield last summer, it is claimed that Klopp is interested in agreeing a deal for Neves.

The Portugal international has just two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract, and the longer it takes to pen an extension will only lead to speculation regarding his future.

Silva, who only joined Wolves earlier this year, is also said to be on Liverpool's radar having previously worked with Liverpool coach Vitor Matos.



Liverpool to battle Arsenal for Ibrahima Konate?

RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate pictured in October 2020© Reuters

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.

The Reds are widely expected to bring a new centre-back to the club during the January transfer window, having lost both Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to long-term knee injuries.

Jurgen Klopp's side have been strongly linked with Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano, but according to Bild, the Frenchman's teammate Konate is also being considered.

The 21-year-old would allegedly cost significantly less than Upamecano, although the Premier League champions could face firm competition from Arsenal, who are also said to be interested in signing the France Under-21 international at the start of 2021.

Konate has made 83 appearances for Leipzig since joining the Bundesliga club in 2017 and has a contract at the Red Bull Arena until the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

Liverpool are also reportedly keeping a close eye on Wolverhampton Wanderers duo Ruben Neves and Fabio Silva ahead of potential future approaches.


More transfer news from Liverpool:

Liverpool, Real Madrid interested in Sevilla youngster Alfonso Pastor?
Liverpool and Real Madrid reportedly hold an interest in Sevilla goalkeeper Alfonso Pastor, who made his debut against Chelsea in midweek. Read more.

Graham Potter addresses Ben White transfer speculation
The Seagulls rejected three summer bids from Leeds for the defender. Read more.

FPL tips: Leaving it late can be a good tactic
Some cautionary tales from this week's FPL transfer data. Read more.

ID:425349: cacheID:425349:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:7116:
Written by
Andy Brent
Restore Data
Share this article now:
RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate pictured in October 2020
Read Next:
Liverpool to battle Arsenal for Ibrahima Konate?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!